Trunk Show Tomorrow 30% off

Hello Friends!!!

With the holidays approaching faster than we would want to there is one more weekend where you can get last minute little and big gifts for you or that someone special from Letau Designs & Zivile Art. We will also be featuring an organic body butter line, Zingara Hara. Come out and shop with us! Letau Designs will be offering a special 30% off sale on all hooded and drawstring scarves. It is this Saturday December 18th at our showroom on 997 N. Marshall st, Philadelphia Pa 19123, 1-6pm. If you can't make it to the showroom but are in the Rittenhouse area that day we will also be selling at The Philadelphia Designers Market http://www.philadelphiadesignersmarket.com/ from 11am-6pm Contact me direct @ 267-241-5815 for custom last minute holiday orders. Happy Holidays! Maren

Letau Designs @ Bust Magazine Craftacular NYC

Come on out for a one day shopping event put together by the amazing Bust Magazine.

Sunday December 12th, 2010 10am-8pm
The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th Street, New York, NY

BUST Magazine is selecting nearly 300 of the best crafters to participate in the BUST Magazine Craftacular Holiday 2010 in New York City. The craftiest of what you’ve come to know and love at our popular BUST Craftaculars is what you’ll find again this Holiday-plus so much more! BUST Craftacular favorites such as DJs, beverages, snacks, demos, and awesome crafts for sale will all be The BUST Magazine Craftacular Holiday 2010. Amy Sedaris will also be selling and signing her books!

What is the BUST Magazine Craftacular?

This is the biggest and best indoor craft fair and shopping event in New York City. Now in our 6th year, we are growing bigger, adding another floor of the best vendors from across the nation selling gifts perfect for the whole family from jewelry, cards, handbags, posters, toys, clothing and so much more! We also partner with charities for our BUST Magazine Craftaculars to bring the holiday spirit of giving together with the best in handmade. Don't miss out on this fantastic one-day shopping extravaganza!!
Admission is just $2 and the first 500 attendees get a FREE jam-packed goodie bag!!

Independently owned and operated, BUST Magazine has been a leader in the crafting movement since 1993. Now in its 17th year, BUST continues to support and influence the handmade revolution through constant editorial coverage, sponsorships, and events such as the BUST Craftacular. Always on the cutting-edge, BUST is a revered and trusted authority in the DIY and crafting community.

http://www.bust.com/Craftacular/Vendors-NYC.html

2nd Annual Trunk Show @ Fringe Salon 2nd Saturday, November 13th, 6-10pm

2nd Annual Trunk Show @ Fringe Salon

2nd Saturday, November 13th, 6-10pm
7 Artisans (see list below)
1 disco dj (dj Operant- spinning obscure and tasteful disco)
libations, snacks
…..and lots of fun!

Ivy Glass www.ivyglass.net

…..recycled fabrics of all colors made into hats, scarves, and other cozy things to keep u warm and stylin.

Maren Reese “Letau Designs” www.letaudesigns.com
….fabulous scarves in 2 designs that are as functional that are fashionable.

Kat Musciaesi “Paperchimedesigns” http://www.etsy.com/shop/paperchimedesign
…..recycled vintage jewelry re imagined with new stones and findings.

Leah Coonan “Leah Creation” http://leahcreation.com/
…..dope jewelry and accessories made from vintage vinyl records

Rachel Turanski “Off the Chains Designs” http://www.etsy.com/shop/offthechains
….takin crocheted wearables to the streets!

David Lavedure “P.I.M.P (Party In My Pocket)” – www.pimpgloves.com

……who knew spandex could be so awesome? these gloves are irresistible…

Elissa Kara (owner of “Nice Things” boutique) – www.nicethingshandmade.com

……crocheted hats and neck warmers made from scrumptious yarns.
(If a blankie was a hat, then you would be wearing these.)

take the headache out of holiday shopping. come have fun with us, and meet the artist that makes the gift you buy!!

FAB STUFF: LETAU DESIGN SCARVES

15 OCTOBER 2010

FAB STUFF: LETAU DESIGN SCARVES

The moment temperatures start to dip into 50 degree territory, you will never find me without a scarf around my neck. Regardless of what I’m wearing, my scarves and I become one up until spring makes it rounds again. Therefore, my fall/winter wardrobe must be stocked with cute and versatile scarf options.

Fab Chicks need options right? Well I have a pretty cool one to share with you all.

It comes from Maren Reese, wardrobe stylist to the likes of Kerry Washington, Dakota Fanning and for films like Avatar. She has used her fashion background to create her line, Letau Designs. The line primarily consists of drawstring and hooded scarves ranging in a variety of colors and fabrics.I have my eye on this herringbone tweed number.

Be sure to head over to www.letaudesigns.com to check out all the different styles and ranges of colors they come in. they are definitely a fab alternative to the regular scarves we’re all used to.

LET US INTRODUCE YOU TO LETAU DESIGN

By Channing Hargrove | October 13th, 2010

Letau Designs is giving us life with drawstring and hooded scarves just in time for the chilly weather.

World Wide Web- Blaynistas, we make it our business to make sure we give you the deets on the new, new ish. Enter Letau Designs. Designed by Maren Reese, this line of scarves is the perfect accessory to throw on this fall. The collection includes scarves for both men and women in cashmere, cotton and wool. Reese, before setting out to work on this line, styled for Avatar,In Her Shoes, Shadow Boxer and Rocky VI. Impressed? Just wait until you see these scarves. We have a sneak peek after the jump

http://www.vogue.co.uk/link.aspx?url=http://theblayreport.com/2010/10/13/let-us-introduce-you-to-letau-design/&return-url=/blogs/default.aspx&frame-title=The+Blay+Report+-+LET+US+INTRODUCE+YOU+TO+LETAU+DESIGN

Post Studio Tours Oct. 9 & 10

Featuring new addition to the gallery - Letau Deisgns amazing scarves http://letaudesigns.com/ - a MUST HAVE this fall/winter !

"Unbridal" Fair @ Circle & Square

Circle & Square is having a invitational

In which we have challenged many accessories designers and artists

to submit their interpretations of what a modern day "Alice" or "Bride" would wear, carry or use at a Spring/Summer party.
We are “marching” in lockstep with the opening of the "Alice in Wonderland" movie.
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The results are spectacular, whimsical and wearable whigmaleeries... if you will... of the highest order.
It's how you would look while "searching to find your true destiny".
The IDES of March is the inaugural kick off time for the "Un-bridal" Party Season Opener!
We will be showcasing the most inspired sources and imaginative pieces to complement any sort of playful mischief you're up to!!

That’s right!

"Curiouser and curiouser, eh?"

CAKE AND CHAMPAGNE TO AMUSE!!

Date:	Thursday, March 18, 2010
Time:	10:00am - 6:00pm
Location:	344 PRESIDIO AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115

COVETED: That’s a wrap

Monday, March 15th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
posted by Carolyn Huckabay

We moved! Since Mondays are automatic-suck days, we thought we’d try to cheer you up. This week, we’ve been thinking about summer scarves — the ones you wear strictly for fashion purposes on warm days despite being teased by your male co-workers. It ain’t quite summer yet, but we’ll make do.

Firstly: We’ve been eyeing Foulard Threads‘ eco-friendly cowls, made entirely of recycled men’s Oxford shirts and polos, for a while now, but that was back when we were buried in 70 inches of snow and needed something warmer. At first we weren’t sure we could rock these without looking sloppy, but the promise of a run of 60-degree sunny days this week encourages beater-and-jeans ensembles, amplified with a big messy scarf. Right? Hipsters, don’t fret: Plaid versions abound. $26, Foulard Threads, spied first at modish.com.

In case March showers bring April … showers: The thing we like best about Mother Eleganza’s brightly colored “Dancin in the Rain” Head Hoods (which, yes, we know is not a scarf at all) is the headless models. Silliness aside, these hoodie heads seem like a nice compromise between jacket and down-comforter coat seasons. These are the same folks who make Bread Shoes,the ones Felicia D’Ambrosio wrote about on City Paper’s food blog, Meal Ticket, not so long ago, which I guess means we trust them. $45, Mother Eleganza, spied first at designyoutrust.com.

Speaking of Felicia D: Our resident fashionable girl-about-town andShopping Spree columnist clued us in to Letau Designs‘ cozy woollyDrawstring Scarves back in October when we were fretting about the aforementioned down-comforter season. For the warmer months, switch to the Philly designer’s hooded scarves, made of lighter materials like silk and jersey (pictured, right). They’re a tad pricey, but supporting local businesses should assuage your wallet’s guilty conscience. $60, letaudesigns.com.

Finally: Gray doesn’t have to be icky, despite what this rainy day would have us think. Elsie Flannigan’s blog, A Beautiful Mess, shouted out all things heather gray recently, and we particularly heart this Shadowed Vine Scarf fromAnthropologie (which we can claim is a local business, since its HQ is here in Philly, with very guilty looks on our faces). Corporate monster or not, it’s lovely, and perfect for an afternoon wine tour. $28, Anthropologie, spied first atabeautifulmess.typepad.com.

http://citypaper.net/blogs/criticalmass/2010/03/15/coveted-thats-a-wrap/

Gift of the Day: Drawstring Scarves From Topstitch Boutique

December 18, 2009

Posted by Eric Smith

The drawstring scarf at Topstitch Boutique

Enter to win a gift of your choosing from ourPhiladelphia Holiday Gift Guide. One lucky winner will get to choose from 15 locally sold gifts. Check back daily, at 1PM, for new gifts each day now through mid December. Even if you don’t win, you might discover a great gift idea.

A favorite of Philly 360 blogger Rakia Reynolds (just check out her video, and this Photo of the Day), today’s Gift of the Day, a drawstring scarf, comes fromTopstitch Boutique, a shop in Northern Liberties.

Philadelphia’s very own Maren Reese has designed several different styles of her clever drawstring scarf. You can clinch the string to make the scarf an organic, geometric ruffle or let the string out to make it a belt, bolero or neck wrap.

The scarves retail in the shop at $75 to $120. To learn more about Topstitch, visit the boutique’s official website.

Topstitch Boutique
54 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 238-8877
www.fleathers.etsy.com

http://www.uwishunu.com/?s=gift+guide&theCategory=&x=0&y=0

All The Pretty Girls

For the Bohemian
Give her added layers to wrap up in with Letau Designs’s ingenious drawstring scarves, which ruffle around the face to create a pretty frame for her impish persona, by Fishtown designer Maren Reese. They’ll be her go-to accessory when wants to look like a beautiful vagabond poet (or something).

http://traveldeals.topnewsdigest.com/traveldeals/all-the-pretty-girls/

GREAT TRAVEL GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Hoodie and Muff designer scarves by Letau Designs

The best travel items are those that prove themselves to be “carry-on space-worthy” by serving double duty. Letau Designs’ has created two new versatile scarves that both merit a corner…and twice the compliments.

The first is a reversible Hooded scarf can be worn up or down with either side of the fabric showing for four completely different looks. Chic and practical.

The second style is so unique it’s even patented: a Drawstring scarf with a toggle. Can be worn cinched tight for a pretty, ruffled neck-muff or loosened to use as a belt or shoulder wrap.

Both styles come in a variety of gorgeous colors and fabrics ranging from tweedy herringbone to luxurious satins. Prices start at $66.00. Purchase on line or check the locations for a store near you.

http://www.tangodiva.com/blog/2009/12/04/great-travel-gifts-for-the-holidays/